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Christoph Zimmermann (left) and Mick McCarthy (right) will both be hoping for wins this weekend. Credit: PA

Aston Villa v Norwich City

Norwich City defender Christoph Zimmermann says he's been taken aback by the support of the club's fans after making the move to Carrow Road from Germany this summer.

The 24-year-old has been an ever-present for the Canaries after joining from Borussia Dortmund II and was part of a defence that kept their first clean sheet of the season in the 2-0 victory over QPR in midweek.

Zimmermann posed for photographs and shook hands with supporters following the victory, and he admits playing in front of such big crowds in England is something he's relishing.

Luke Chambers won't return to action until after the international break. Credit: PA

Ipswich Town will be aiming to continue their perfect start to the season when they welcome Brentford to Portman Road.

Mick McCarthy's side are one of just three teams to boast 100% records having seen off Birmingham City, Barnsley and Millwall so far.

If they are to make it four straight league wins, they'll have to do it without captain Luke Chambers after he was ruled out for a month with a knock he picked up at Millwall, while fellow defenders Tommy Smith and Adam Webster will also be missing.

Midfielder Teddy Bishop is another who is set for a spell on the sidelines, but Bersant Celina, Dean Gerken and Flynn Downes should all be OK.